"ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINSTREL"

by Emily M. Parris
Dedicated to John Denver

Once upon a time there was a man
Who sang of love, and joy and life
Of the joys of raising a family
And of cherishing a wife

He sang of the Rocky Mountains
Of the moon and stars above
He sang a simple, country song
Of happiness, peace and love

His voice was a clear, sweet tenor
His heart was immense and true
If you're lucky perhaps he'll sing
A country song for you

For the Rocky Mountain Minstrel
Has a voice and the songs to inspire
My Rocky Mountain Minstrel's songs
Can take me higher, higher...

Into a pleasant paradise
Of Rocky Mountain peace
Where everything is wonderful
And all my troubles cease